Paula Elayne Wornhor March 4, October 11, 2009

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1 PHONE: (972) Paula Elayne Wornhor March 4, October 11, 2009 Paula Elayne Trotter Wornhor of Whitewright, was born March 4, 1949 to Paul and Virginia Trotter in Sherman, Texas and passed away October 11, 2009, at the age of 60. She married Frank Wornhor January 12, 1968 in Howe, Texas. They were married just shy of 42 years. Paula passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She loved life & was very strong, amazing & brave throughout this battle. She was an inspiration to everyone she encountered during her illness and treatment, making new friends as she traveled weekly during the last year to San Antonio for clinical trial chemotherapy treatments at START (South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics). Paula was a very special person and was known to her grandkids as "Mimi". She loved spending time with them and teaching them new things. They meant the world to her as well as her to them. Paula loved to travel to Germany and had visited numerous times. She will be greatly missed by her family & to all who knew her. Paula attended Sherman schools and graduated from Howe High School in She was a member of the Kentuckytown Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Frank; son Mark and wife Robin Wornhor; daughter Mara and husband Gary Beck; grandchildren Blake and Blare Wornhor, and Kerry Beck all of Whitewright; parents Paul and Virginia Trotter of Whitesboro; sisters, Debby and husband Jerry Copeland of Deadwood, Tx; Nyala and husband Bruce Williams of Austin; Brothers, Wayne and Paul David Trotter of Pottsboro; Robert and wife Lisa Trotter of Howe; Brother-in-law Pete and wife Shirlene Wornhor of Denison; Sister-in-law Helga and husband John Harley of Whitewright and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Xaver and Magdalena Wornhor. Special thanks to both of her sisters for spending week after week with her and caring for her. We also want to thank Dr. Tammy Roque, Dr. Amita Patnaik, Dr. John Preskitt, Dr. John Fletcher, Dr. Philip Pitts, Jennifer Shaw & Carolyn (her nurses during clinical trials), and Home Hospice of Grayson County for all of the help & support they provided during this difficult time. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2009, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Whitewright. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 2:00pm at Kentuckytown Baptist Church in Whitewright. Officiating the service will be Rev. Greg Allen and Rev. Ronnie Trotter. Pallbearers will be Kevin Clement, Torrey Eisenhut, Michael Paul Copeland, Peter Wornhor, Pete Wornhor, and Harold Finney. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright. The family will gather at the home of Mark & Robin Wornhor in Whitewright after graveside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

2 Memorials I am so sorry for your loss. Paula was very special. I was in the hospital until late Wednesday afternoon, or I would have offered my condolences in person. GINGER MELTON, OCTOBER 16, 2009 My love and prayers are with you all. I loved Paula since the day I met her, a cute little blonde with skinny legs. She grew up to be a top notch baby sitter. one of my best memories is popping huge bags of popcorn, filling up huge jugs of koolaide and heading out in the pickup to dollar night at the drive-in. We had a great time wither the movie was good or bad. I will no be able to make the funeral, I have bronchitis, and am coughing every 5 minutes. but know my thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. PAULA MULDER, OCTOBER 14, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I have not been in contact with the family for many years. I was several years older than Paula, but remember her parents well. Our fathers worked together and when I was young, our families spent a good bit of time together. My prayers are with you. Barbara (Carroll) Gay BARBARA (CARROLL) GAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Don & Martha (Broughton) Weaver Michael, Stacey (Weaver) & Codey Greenway STACEY LYNN WEAVER-GREENWAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 Our prayers are with you! God bless your family during this difficult time. RAY & JUDY DAVIS, OCTOBER 13, 2009 Our Sympathy goes out to each of you. Someone so special will never be forgotten. May the good and happy times always be remembered. So Sorry, we had Tue night plans and I have to take my Mom to the Doctor Wed afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You all are a very special

3 family to us. Again, With Deepest Sympathy to all of you. BOB AND JUNE GAIL PURDOM, OCTOBER 13, 2009 God Bless. Paula was a beautiful and courageous woman. ERIC AND JEN RAU, OCTOBER 13, 2009 I send my deepest sympathies during this time. I am sorry that I am unable to attend due to family circumstances, but I will be thinking about everyone and praying during this most difficult time. We will miss Aunt Paula. I send my love. STACIE LYNN PASSABET, OCTOBER 13, 2009 Paula and I have been friends since the 2nd grade at Crutchfield. I am a better person for having known her and the world was a better place for her being here. She was always so positive and made everyone around her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I know you will miss her so much and so will all her friends. Linda Dalton LINDA D. DALTON, OCTOBER 13, 2009 Dear Family, Paula always had a big smile and wave when I would she her at Curves. My hearfelt sympathy is sent to you all. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Bonnie Pittman(Ms. Bonnie) BONNIE PITTMAN, OCTOBER 12, 2009 My deepest sympathy to Frank, Mark and Mara and their families. I was so shocked to learn of Paula's passing. She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile and a loving heart! I always admired her wonderful family. Her children went to school with mine and Mark was in my cubscout group years ago (that's how I met Paula). I wish I had known of her illness; I hadn't seen Paula in approx 5 years, but when we ran into each other it was always as if we'd never been away! That was Paula. She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed by us all. My heart goes out to Frank and the entire family at this sad time. Paula is now in comfort with her Lord, and for that we can Rejoice! Love, Chris (McDonald) Miller, Sherman TX LORA CHRISTINE (CHRIS) MILLER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 I enjoyed getting to know Paula and the family the short time I got to visit. May

4 God wrap you in his arms at this time. CRYSTAL RN ON 3 SOUTH, OCTOBER 12, 2009 I went to high school with Paula and also got to visit with her at our 1967 class reunion in Such a great person with a personality to match, well loved and still as bright and funny as ever. She will be missed by the class of 67'.! My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. Paula will be remembered dearly by me. May God and his amazing grace be with you - Cindee CINDEE DEAN PELTON (SLAUGHTER), OCTOBER 12, 2009 I am a fellow Srs. 67 from Sherman High School, but I do remember Paula from her days there. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Linda Reece Turner LINDA REECE TURNER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Robert and Sherry (Ballou) Ziegner SHERRY (BALLOU) ZIEGNER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Paula always brought a smile and laughter to any gathering. RANDY STOUT, OCTOBER 12, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss.i always thought Paula was a beautiful girl in school.and I can see that she stayed just as pretty as she got older. May God bless you all at this time. TERESA HANNING PFEIFFER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Paula was a wonderful friend and my earliest memories of her were from grade school at Crutchfield Elementary in Sherman. She always had a smile a mile wide that made her eyes twinkle and glow. She had that to the end. I know she's running around heaven today and that makes it easier to lose my dear friend knowing she is no longer in pain. Her family is amazing and I know she was so blessed in them. Run Paula, run! I miss you. I love you, Marilyn MARILYN KAY BREWSTER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Our prayers are with you LORI,BILLY,CONNOR ALLEY, OCTOBER 12, 2009 My favorite memory is when we all met at Cherry St. Park all of us laughing, swinging,playing.usualy picking on the boys.she will always have a special

5 place in my heart. I am glad i got just a little special time with her. MARGIE L HUMPHRIES/REATHERFORD, OCTOBER 12, 2009 So sorry to hear of your loss. Paula was a very special lady. She always had time to talk with you and always had a smile. Just by talking with her you knew how much her family meant to her. We will miss you "sweet lady". BUTCH AND LINDA MCKAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss, we will keep you in our prayers. PAUL AND RITA KIRKPATRICK, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I remember Paula as such a kind hearted woman that loved family. May you find peace knowing that she is no longer suffering. TOMMY & KELLI HUNTER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 My sympathy goes out to the family. I will keep you in my prayers. THERESA HOLLAND, OCTOBER 12, 2009 I remember Paula mostly from Piner Jr. High. When I think of her I remember her wonderful smile, sense of humor, and her unique voice. Be at peace, Paula. SHERIE MARSHALL PHILLIPS, OCTOBER 12, 2009 We are so sorry. I know you will miss her. But she is in a better place. Best wishes always Mary and Dewey DEWEY AND MARY MCGILL SR., OCTOBER 12, 2009 I attended both Piner Junior High and SHS with Paula. I did not know her well, but she was always a delightful person, very friendly and kind. I also recall she had a funny sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. My sincere condolences to her family. DAN WITT, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Paula will be sorely missed. Iwent to school with her from grade school through high school. With fond memories, I remember us playing together in grade school and remained friends. Later in life we were neighbors in Whitewright & on my 40th birthday she hung (self made banners) on our drive entrance...so everyone could see!! She became very close with my

6 daughters, Kelley & Michelle. Especially Kelley who loved spending time with her and she with Kelley. My prayers are with her family for their great loss. Paula is in the arms of our Lord and in a better place. May she rest in peace. With our love, Linda, Kelley & Michelle. LINDA S KISSINGER, OCTOBER 12, 2009 My heart and love goes out to all of you at this time. I loved her too! JUDY LYNN NEEL, OCTOBER 12, 2009 Our prayers are with you. JERRY AND REBA COXEN, OCTOBER 11, 2009 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972)